“Trae Young has the Washington Wizards as his top preferred trade destination, sources tell ESPN. Atlanta is working to move Young, who has a $49 million player option in offseason that would make him an expiring contract; or opt out, leave and give Hawks significant cap space,” Charania tweeted.

Washington is sending veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert back to Atlanta in the first major trade of this NBA season.

Washington acquired Tunsil to protect Jayden Daniels' blind side, and the Commanders reaped the benefits. It didn't matter who lined up under center; Tunsil made sure that the left side was locked down, allowing just one sack all season. He allowed a pressure rate of about 3.1% and is ranked among the most efficient pass blockers in the league.

The Washington Wizards got trade season started themselves earlier this week, making the first midseason deal of the 2025-26 campaign with the Atlanta Hawks in

Noah Rubin unpacks the fantasy fallout with Trae Young shipped to the Wizards, noting that his availability may be limited rest-of-season while acknowledging it's a "really good fit" with Washington.